Scholarship Spotlight: Nadia Rhodes
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Nadia Rhodes as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Nadia, the daughter of Joseph Rhodes, a retired member of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections Community Corrections Division, is continuing her education at the University of South Carolina, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in […]
Standing Beside Officer Mickey Atkins
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to provide catastrophic assistance to Senior Correctional Officer Mickey Atkins of the Wallace Unit in Texas as he courageously battles adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Officer Atkins is currently undergoing chemotherapy while facing the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that accompany cancer treatment. As medical expenses continue to grow, […]
Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom: Honoring the Spirit of America
This Independence Day carries special significance as our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America—a milestone that invites us to reflect on our shared history, the sacrifices that secured our freedoms, and the generations of Americans who continue to answer the call to serve. For 250 years, our nation’s story has […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Kaitlyn Campbell
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Kaitlyn Campbell as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Kaitlyn, the daughter of Darrell Campbell of LSCI Allenwood in Pennsylvania, will attend Pennsylvania College of Technology this fall to pursue a degree in Radiological Sciences, with the goal of becoming an X-ray technologist. For Kaitlyn, healthcare is […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Maya Yberg
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Maya Yberg as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Maya, the daughter of Nakesha Yberg of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, will attend the University of Oklahoma this fall, bringing with her years of leadership, discipline, and determination developed both in the classroom and through […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Elissa Valadez
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Elissa Valadez as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Elissa, the daughter of Daniel Valadez of Wasco State Prison in California, is continuing her education at Bakersfield College, where she is currently a Level II nursing student preparing to advance to Level III this fall. Her journey […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Rosalynn Bashaw
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Rosalynn Bashaw as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Rosalynn, the daughter of a correctional professional at the Federal Correctional Institution Forrest City in Arkansas, is continuing her education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello after graduating from Wynne High School in 2025. This year marks […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Sarah Snelson
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Sarah Snelson as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Sarah, the daughter of Michael Snelson, Assistant Warden with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, will attend Blinn Community College this fall as she begins preparing for a career as a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant. For Sarah, helping […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Gavin Wall
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Gavin Wall as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Gavin, the son of Kyle and Mary Jo Wall of SCI Mahanoy in Pennsylvania, will attend Lebanon Valley College this fall, where he plans to study Criminal Justice while continuing his football career as a collegiate student-athlete. Growing […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Cynthia Underhill
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Cynthia Underhill as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Unlike many of this year’s scholarship recipients, Cynthia is not beginning her educational journey; she is continuing it after nearly three decades of service with the Florida Department of Corrections. Currently serving as a Senior Classification Officer at […]
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